Shrimp Skewers and Cauliflower Mash

These pesto coated shrimp skewers pair incredibly well with a light cauliflower mash. When cooked with butter, heavy cream and parmesan, the cauliflower really gets a silky softness. If you're in the mood to spice things up a little bit, replace the pesto with some aioli sauce!

These pesto coated shrimp skewers pair incredibly well with a light cauliflower mash. When cooked with butter, heavy cream and parmesan, the cauliflower really gets a silky softness. If you're in the mood to spice things up a little bit, replace the pesto with some aioli sauce!

Ingredients

Steps

Fill a medium-sized cooking pot halfway with water and heat it over medium heat. When the water starts sizzling add the cauliflower and some salt.

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Lower the heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

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Put the cooked cauliflower into a bowl and mash it.

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Add the mashed cauliflower to a saucepan over low heat.

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Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the heavy cream and stir. Season with salt and pepper.

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Cook and stir for approximately 5 minutes, while adding the parmesan and the parsley. Set the cauliflower mash aside.

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Use 4 skewers to skewer the shrimp and coat them on both sides with pesto.

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Put the vegetable oil into a saucepan over medium heat, add the garlic, the other tablespoon of butter and the skewered shrimp and cook them on both sides until they turn golden brown. Also, add a squeeze of lime juice.

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